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Coming up on News 7-
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The latest on the search for Tara Munsey's killer.
V-M-I decides to accept fewer freshmen, this fall.
And-- the man who led America's team to five Superbowl's passes away today.
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And-- Andrew Frieden says rain is in the forecast for tomorrow night.
News 7 is next.

[Munsey]

Officials with the Pulaski County Sheriff's department will NOT confirm whether they have a suspect -- but say investigators are following-up on several leads.
And as Joy Sutton reports... at least one expert believes the crime scene may bring authorities one step closer to finding the young woman's killer.
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Ever since Tara Munsey's body was found on Thursday in a wooded area off of Parrott River Road in Pulaski County, authorities have been looking over the crime scene -- searching for evidence that could help them find a suspect in the murder.
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Even the location of the crime scene can provide helpful information to authorities.
Pulaski County Sheriff Jim Davis says he believes Tara's killer was familiar with the area because of the remote location where her body was found.
Authorities say she died from multiple gun shot wounds -- and Davis says they are also looking into a possible struggle at the crime scene.
And now that investigators have found her body-- the hope is that this latest development may trigger someone's memory.
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((DR. TOD BURKE: THEY GO OUT AND RE-INTERVIEW BECAUSE NOW MEMORIES MAY BE REFRESHED -- NOW I DO REMEMBER SEEING THAT VEHICLE PULL INTO THE LOT))
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(( JOY SUTTON/REPORTER:NOW THE PULASKI COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE HAS RECEIVED NUMEROUS TIPS -- AND DAVIS SAYS THEY ARE FOLLOWING UP ON EVERY LEAD.
BUT THE HOPE IS THAT MAYBE SOMEONE SAW SOMETHING AND WILL COME FORWARD WITH INFORMATION. JOY SUTTON, NEWS 7))
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[Landry-Obit]

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The man who led America's Team to five Super Bowls and was famous for wearing a business suit and felt hat has died.
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Tom Landry passed away tonight at Baylor University Medical Center after undergoing treatment for leukemia.
Landry coached the Cowboys for their first 29 years and had a record 270 victories.
His family said he went peacefully surrounded by loved ones.
Landry was 75 years old.
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[MD-80's]

Nine more planes have been temporarily grounded because of problems with the tail wing jackscrews.
That now brings the total to 30 planes with reported irregularities.
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The F-A-A has set Monday as a deadline for inspections on 12-hundred or so M-D-80 type aircraft.
Since the Alaska Airlines crash, inspectors have found a tail wing problem similar to that of the crashed plane, in at least five other airplanes.
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[VMI]

V-M-I will have fewer rats this fall. The Board of Visitors voted this morning to limit the size of the upcoming freshman class to 400.
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Over the past few years, the number of incoming students has ranged from 429 to around 460.
VMI spokesman Colonel Mike Strickler says this has had a cumulative effect...resulting in overcrowding in the barracks.
Stricker says limiting the number of rats will also create a more selective admission's process-- which will raise the academic profile of the students.
For now, the board's decision will only affect this year's incoming freshmen.
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[Rubatex]

Labor unions at several Rubatex plants around the country are getting involved in the ongoing dispute in Bedford.
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Union representatives from Arizona, Ohio, Illinois, and Wisconsin have formed a union council and are meeting in Bedford, this weekend.
According to a press release from the union-- council members will be discussing the Bedford strike and what they perceive as attempts by Rubatex to play one plant against another and to bust their unions.
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[Toss-2-Robin]
A cold day and even colder evening. Let's head over to Andrew in the weather center.[WX1]
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WEATHER OFFICE
[WXPRO/FULL]WEATHER MAP
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[Toss back to anchor][Clinton]

President Clinton wants 20- million dollars set aside to study ways
for states to offer paid leave to working parents.
Clinton outlined the proposal during his weekly radio address.
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Clinton also talked about his childhood and the struggles his mother went through as a widow... saying NO
American should ever have to choose between the job they need and their family.

[Reform-Party]

Cross-party bickering is common in politics.... but the Reform Party has steered clear of the opposition and appears to be fighting itself.
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A function involving the party and Jesse Ventura's supporters became so out of hand today in Nashville that police threatened to stop the proceedings.
The party has been torn for months on everything from the location of the party's nominating convention to the party's philosophical direction.
The only thing the party agreed on at today's meeting was the Pledge of Allegiance and a moment of silence for victims of the Alaska Airlines crash.
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[Party-Labels]

A bill requiring the party designations of candidates to appear alongside their names on state ballots won final passage in the House of Delegates today.
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The 49 to 48 vote fell
mostly on party lines, with Republicans supporting the measure.
Today's vote means the measure will become law in Virginia because the Governor requested the bill and the Senate has already passed it.
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[Transportation]

In other political news...
Governor Gilmore's multi-billion dollar transportation plan crashed last night in the House Appropriation's Committee.
Opponents to the bill say they disagree with using money from the state's tobacco settlement for highways.

[Texas-Tavern]

Roanoke's Millionaires Club is celebrating a milestone today, and five generations of fans joined in the fun.
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(( NAT SOUND/22:51:07: THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME? WELL HOW DO YOU LIKE IT? SHE SAYS IT'S THE BEST!!))
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Whether they were first time customers or regulars, everyone who came out to the Texas Tavern today to celebrate the restaurant's 70th birthday was glad to be a part of the festivities.
Mayor David Bowers even declared February 13th "Texas Tavern Day".
The Mayor also presented the owners a resolution from the Virginia General Assembly recognizing their years of dedication.
And the customers also showed their support and appreciation to the Bullington family... who've been serving them,
since 1930.
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Locking lips for more than 10- hours paid off for a local couple, we'll have that story coming up.
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And it filled the night sky with an orange glow, see one of the earth's most spectaular sights when we return.
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[Concert]

Police shot and killed a man who allegedly opened fire last night at a concert in Los Angeles.
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The (eyes-lee) Isley Brothers Concert was immediately canceled.
According to police-- the suspect had opened fire at concert goers.
But some witnesses said the man did nothing to provoke police.
The violence continued as people were leaving the area.
Police in riot gear were eventually called in to restore order.
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[Lawsuit-Settled]

The New York obstetrician who carved his initials into the abdomen of
one of his patients has reportedly settled a lawsuit.
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Dr. Allan Zarkin carved the initials A-Z into Liana Gedz's
abdomen when he delivered her baby.
According to the New York Times, Gedz will receive
one-point 75 million dollars.
The attorney for the 61-year old doctor claimed Zarkin was not responsible since he suffers from a brain disease that impairs his judgment.
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[Profile-Promo]

It's Black History Month -- and for many it's a time to remember the past and the struggles of the Civil Rights movement.
And one local man remembers all too well... what segregation was like in Roanoke.
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Lawrence Hamlar helped to end segregation in the star city.
He was part of 12 member bi-racial committee -- that worked secretly to fight discrimination in the city.
Find out what Hamlar did to help integrate Roanoke.
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That's coming up tomorrow on News7 Sunday morning beginning at 8.

[Kissing-Contest]

It took ten and a half hours, but one couple was able to kiss- away the competiton in a contest sponsored by K-92 today.
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At ten o'clock this morning, 30- couples puckered up in hopes of winning a romantic getaway to the Virgin Islands.

The contest eventually came down to three couples.. but in the end Melissa Hamilton and Brandon Cupp walked away with the four day three night trip to St. Croix.
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Still ahead on News 7, Who did it?
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That's the question you'll be asking yourself during a murder mystery weekend at a local bed and breakfast. We'll take you there after the break.
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(( With just a bit of detective work, you can trace the ownership of this 152- year- old Victorian house.
It was originally built for a doctor, then was sold to former state assemblyman George Goodwin in the 18-70s.

In recent years, it's served as a bed and breakfast.
Its previous owner refurbished mirrors on the side...that's where the "Looking Glass House" gets its name.
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((EARL HAMPTON/LOOKING GLASS HOUSE: WHEN WE FIRST CAME TO LOOK AT IT AS A POSSIBILITY, BEHIND THIS LIVING ROOM DOOR WE HAD 15 DIFFERENT MIRRORS...ANYWHERE FROM 150 YEARS OLD TO MAYBE 400 YEARS OLD...))
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Mirrors have remained a prominent feature at the inn.
Earl and Janet Hampton have been running the bed and breakfast for nearly three years.
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((EARL HAMPTON/LOOKING GLASS HOUSE: LET ME SHOW YOU THE ROOM THAT WAS ONCE THE DOCTOR'S OFFICE. JANET AND I HAVE SINCE CHANGED THIS INTO A GUEST ROOM OURSELVES. IT WAS BASICALLY JUST A STORAGE ROOM AND WE FELT THAT IT WAS SOMETHING THAT WAS WORTH SEEING.))
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The inn offers five guest rooms...each with its own unique style.
The Le Doux room won an award for its decor...the Honeymoon suite is very feminine with antique touches...and the Kitty Room will make you think you've stepped into a scene from "Alice in Wonderland".
There are no televisions in the rooms, but you'll hardly miss them.
Guests make their own entertainment during the Looking Glass House's murder mystery weekends.
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((JANET HAMPTON/LOOKING GLASS HOUSE: WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE REALLY INTERESTING TO BE ABLE TO HAVE A MURDER MYSTERY IN A BED AND BREAKFAST THAT THE GUESTS PARTICIPATE IN AND NOT SIT AND WATCH.))
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Guests are encouraged to search for clues to the murder mystery...there are several stories that were written specifically for the inn..
Individual couples can be grouped with others for the murder mystery weekend... or better still, the Hamptons recommend organizing your own group to reserve the entire house.
You'll be in good intellectual company.... some of the world's sharpest minds have taken a crack at solving the mysteries.
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((JANET HAMPTON/LOOKING GLASS HOUSE INNKEEPER: WE'VE HAD F.B.I., C.I.A. AGENTS-- ALL FRIENDS-- WE RESERVED THE BED AND BREAKFAST FOR THEIR PARTY AND IT WAS JUST LOTS OF FUN, HOW THEY DERIVE AT RESOLVING THE CRIME.))
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But be careful...YOU could be the suspect and not even know it.))
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You don't have to be a sleuth to find your way to the Looking Glass House Bed and Breakfast.
Directions are posted on our web site at W-D-B-J-7-DOT-COM.

[Mt-Etna]

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It's one of the most spectacular sights at night.
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Sicily's volcano Mount Etna spewed lava last night from it's southern side.
Molten rock poured out and trickled down the mountain without posing a threat to people living in the Catania area.
The eruption started Thursday night.
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[S-UVA]

The Virginia Cavaliers picked up a big win in the A-C-C beating N.C. State 88 to 82.
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The Cavs at home in U-Hall.
Keith Freil pulls up and hits the three pointer and the game was tied at 27 to 27.
But the Wolfpack comes right back going to Kenny Inge with the jam and State led 29 to 27.
Virginia answered getting it to Adam Hall who knocks it in off the glass but the Cavaliers trailed at the half.
The Cavaliers led by six in the second half but Anthony Grundy's basket cut the lead to 1.
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But Virginia's Travis Watson hits two of his game high 20 and the Cavaliers win it 88 to 82.
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[S-Tech]

Virginia Tech won on the road for the first time in the Atlantic 10 today beating Rhode Island 65 to 61.
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Ricky Stokes and the Hokies took the early lead.
Rolan Roberts gets the ball turns and hits the baseline jumper and Tech lead 19 to 9.
But the Rams rallied. Tavorris Bell drives to the hoop and lays it in and Rhode Island cut the lead to four.
Tech's Brandan Dunlap would then drive to the hoop and score and the Hokies went in at the break leading by 3.
The Rams would make a run to open the second half Zach Maubury hits the three and the lead was four.
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Virginia Tech was not about to let this one get away the Hokies win on the road 65 to 61.
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[S-Roanoke]

Brad Dunleavy and Colby Leftwich each scored 17 to lead Roanoke College to a 69 to 55 win over Washington and Lee.
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The Maroons huddle around their head coach Page Moir.
Dunleavy brings it up court and scores on the layup as the Maroons took the lead in the first half.
The Generals work the ball to Toussant Crawford who also scores the layup cutting into the Maroon lead.
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Then the Maroons get it to Leftwich he misses but gets his own rebound and scores and the Maroons beat the Generals 69 to 55.
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The lady Maroons made it a sweep Cheryl Rhodes scored 13 in the 66 to 49 win over the lady Generals.

[S-Cowboys]

Today the Dallas Cowboys decided not to wait on the status of Michael Irvin and signed Galloway. The 28 year old Galloway missed the preseason and the first 8 games because of contact dispute with his old team the Seattle Seahawks.
Dallas will reportedly send their first round draft pick to Seattle for signing Galloway.
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